History
The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany
The Franciscan Sisters’ healing ministry was brought to Tampa in 1934 with the founding of St. Joseph’s Hospital near downtown Tampa. The country was struggling in the depths of the Great Depression, and operating these medical institutions was economically challenging. But from the Sisters’ point of view, there was no time of greater need.
St. Joseph's Hospital
The 40-bed hospital established near downtown Tampa in 1934 by the Sisters has grown today to 527 beds. Some of the most complex medical and surgical conditions are treated at the hospital today, and through the years, its dedicated centers of excellence have become noted for outstanding care. Countless lives have been touched and healed by St. Joseph’s Hospital’s staff, who continue to carry on the Franciscan tradition of offering hope and compassion and ensuring each person’s medical, spiritual, and emotional needs are met regardless of faith.